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Barton Music Students to Perform Fall Recitals Starting Nov. 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College instrumental and vocal students will perform this fall in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel (Fine Arts Building). The performances range in a wide array of styles and genres and feature brass and woodwind instruments, violin, guitar, piano,... Read More.

Pavement-Marking Project Set on U.S. 281 in Barton County

By the Kansas Department of Transportation BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Work will begin soon on a U.S. 281 pavement-marking project in Barton County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on U.S. 281 from the Hoisington west city limits to the Barton/Russell county line, for... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Middle School Students Selected for Honor Choir

By Emmie Boese, USD 311 Communications PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Several Pretty Prairie Middle School students have been nominated and selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) District Honor Choir.The students selected are Hallie Deel, Olivia Goering, Kendra Reese, Allison Tipton, Micheal Chance, Ronan... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Caleb Muehler, McPherson Cross Country

McPHERSON, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. Congratulations to the Athlete of the Week for the week of 10/13-10/19, McPherson High School junior, Caleb Muehler! The week: Muehler competed in the deep and talented El Dorado Invitational on Saturday... Read More.

Honor Our Bravest at Veterans Day Mess Call Nov. 8, 2024

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Veterans Day Committee is inviting veterans and one guest to an evening of appreciation with a sit-down dinner and entertainment. This event, dedicated to honoring the bravest, is limited to the first 50 veterans and their guests. To secure... Read More.